Dreams of the Everyday Housewife
Glen Campbell
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She looks in the mirror and stares at the wrinkles That weren't there yesterday And thinks of the young man that she almost married What would he think if he saw her this way? She picks up her apron in little girl-fashion As something comes into her mind Slowly starts dancing remembering her girlhood And all of the boys she had waiting in line Oh, such are the dreams of the everyday housewife You see everywhere any time of the day An everyday housewife who gave up the good life for me The photograph album she takes from the closet And slowly turns the page And carefully picks up the crumbling flower The first one he gave her now withered with age She closes her eyes and Touches the house dress that suddenly disappears And just for the moment she's wearing the gown That broke all their minds back so many years Oh, such are the dreams of the everyday housewife You see everywhere any time of the day An everyday housewife who gave up the good life for me Oh, such are the dreams of the everyday housewife You see everywhere any time of the day An everyday housewife who gave up the good life for me Oh, such are the dreams of the everyday housewife You see everywhere any time of the day
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Written by: CHRIS GANTRY
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8 facts about this song
Song Creation"Dreams of the Everyday Housewife" was written by Chris Gantry in the late 1960s. Gantry is a prolific songwriter and performer whose music has been described as "a blend of country, folk, and pop styles."
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Artist PerformancesDespite being written by Gantry, the song is more popularly associated with Gary Puckett and Glen Campbell, both of whom recorded and released it as a single. Puckett's version was released in 1968, while Campbell's came out a year later in 1969.
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Single SuccessGlen Campbell's version of the song proved to be most successful, reaching number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also secured the 32nd spot on the Canadian RPM Top Singles chart.
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Grammy AwardThe song earned Campbell a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Male Solo Vocal Performance in 1970. This underlines the perception of "Dreams of the Everyday Housewife" as not only a commercial hit but also a critically acclaimed piece.
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Album Inclusion"Dreams of the Everyday Housewife" was included on several albums, such as Gary Puckett & The Union Gap's "Incredible," Glen Campbell's "Wichita Lineman," and Chris Gantry's "Motor Mouth."
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Song ThemeThe song tells the story of a suburban housewife reflecting on her life and the dreams she once had. It serves as a commentary on the underlying dissatisfaction and melancholy often associated with domestic life in the late 1960s.
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Notable CoverIn 1971, Wayne Newton covered the song on his album "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast." His version added a different, more upbeat sound to the traditionally more pensive and melancholic song.
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Ongoing PopularityEven after five decades, "Dreams of the Everyday Housewife" continues to be a popular hit and is widely appreciated by fans of Glen Campbell, Gary Puckett, and Chris Gantry for its meaningful lyrics and melodious tune.
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